The average train between Ypres and Arras takes 3h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Ypres to Arras. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Ypres and Arras. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ypres is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Arras at 6:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Courtrai and take an average of 3h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ypres to Arras. However, there are services departing from Ypres station and arriving at Arras station via Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
Ypres to Arras train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ypres station.
Ypres to Arras train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Arras station.
The distance between Ypres and Arras is 62.5 km. The road distance is 122 km.
You can take a train from Ypres to Arras via Courtrai, Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 3h 21m.